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A 20-year-old female asked:

Is it possible to have a small hemorrhoid which causes only itching and has no bleeding or pain?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered

Internal Medicine 32 years experience

Yes: Other causes of rectal itching could include irritation of a rectal fissure and tape worm

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